Aubrey « Les » Lester’s Obituary
DURLING, Aubrey Lester “Les”, Major Ret’ d – 93 of Middleton passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Born in Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., he was the son of the late Paul and Blanche (Bishop) Durling. Les attended school in Lawrencetown, followed by four years at Acadia University. He then taught school in Digby for four years, followed by a 24 year career in the RCAF, retiring with the rank of Major. Les then went to work for Family and Children Services, Province of Nova Scotia for 15 years. He was a member of the congregation of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middeton for 48 years. Les took an active role in sports, particularly curling and golf and was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Left to mourn his loss are his wife the former Louise Sturton; son Michael (Marie), Belleville, Ont.; daughter Chris (Bob) Powell, Upper Granville; sister Miriam Whitman, Bridgetown; granddaughters Lucy (Ross), Owen Sound, Ont. and Emily (Liam), New York City; grandsons Michael, Clementsport and Lucas (Esther), Petawawa, Ont.; great grandchildren Daphne, Nathan, Hayley and Lila. He was predeceased by a sister Kathleen Cody. By request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middleton with Rev. Paul Jennings and Canon Ken Vaughan officiating. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, followed by a reception in the Church Hall. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the 12 Baskets Food Bank, Holy Trinity Anglican Church or to a charity of choice. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the VON for the wonderful care they provided to Les during his illness. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902 825-3448. An online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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July 28 1926 – August 31 2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Aubrey Les Lester Durling..
Décès pour la Ville: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia